![]() “I wanted to make yarn bombing accessible to everyone,” Welcher told Hyperallergic via phone after spotting an image of yarn bombing in another ArtPrize story. There’s an important community aspect to the project, which began in July, debuted at ArtPrize, and will continue after the event ends. All of the fibers are donated pieces that were in some way unusable in fact, the collective only spent $10 on a bale of it. Members Amber Gerard, Elyse Welcher, and Megan Roach bring a soft feel to the downtown area - but more than that, they create a fully interactive public art project that also operates as a subtle intervention in the urban landscape. At this year’s ArtPrize, Grand Rapids-based Collective Wings organized the Division Fibers Yarn Bomb project on Division Street, one of the most trafficked areas of the city. Wrapped around fences, trees, and even parking meters, the woven yarn invites that tactile, community-oriented and crafty feel back into the mostly gray and metallic landscape. GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan - There’s nothing quite as uplifting as wandering around an urban area and stumbling upon soft loving wool coverings. All images courtesy of Collective Wings and Amber Gerard. Plan your own walking tour or simply explore online. Over 600 photos of street art, featuring your guide, Maddie, the French bulldog. I’ll be doing quite a few school author visits, which even includes a bit of travel outside of Houston.Amber Gerard of Collective Wings installing Division Fibers Yarn Bomb project at ArtPrize 2013. Explore a mapped catalog of Downtown LAs street art: graffiti, yarn bombs, murals, sculptures & more.Please come out to this fun event that is open to the public! I’ll be signing books from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, Saturday, October 19, at Tomfoolery Toys and Books, 4844 Beechnut Street in Houston (in the Meyer Park Shopping Center across from Meyerland Plaza). ![]() Open to the public so please stop by if it’s a beach day for you and your family. I’ll be signing books from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Saturday, October 12, at the Galveston Book Festival, 5600 Seawall Blvd.Open to the public so drop by if you’re in the area. I’ll be signing books from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Saturday, September 14, at the Texas Word Wrangler Book Festival, 276 N Orange Street, Giddings, Texas.I’m giving three away! Google the LSLL website to find out more. I’m currently part of a virtual book blogging tour with Lone Star Literary Life! So you might be seeing posts about my book, including a drawing for a free autographed book.Meanwhile … what are you thankful for? And remember to BE AMAZING!Ģ016 vs. I’ve garnered some publication interest in a middle grade novel I’m writing, so my goal is to complete it by early 2020. Right now, I’m trying to carve out time to write. My local writer’s critique group added some new members, creating lasting friendships and valuable feedback on my current manuscript.At the September SCBWI-Houston annual conference, I received critiques from some top editors in the kid-lit world, which improved my work-in-progress.In October, I had a productive weekend at the SCBWI-North Texas Novel Retreat in Waxahachie, Texas, allowing me to get one-on-one advice from an agent.In November, I attended the 2019 Better Books writing workshop in Petaluma, California, which gave me the chance to meet agents, editors, and other talented authors. ![]() In June, I was recognized as a finalist in the Writer’s League of Texas 2019 Manuscript Contest for a middle grade work-in-progress.Other writing OPPORTUNITIES this year include: “Yazzy’s Amazing Yarn is a yarn-tastic story that will motivate young readers to be creative and bring color into all aspects of their lives.” - READERS’ FAVORITE FIVE-STAR REVIEW I feel lucky to be in Emily’s talented sphere! Check out the winner and other finalists in my category for the 2019 BEST BOOK AWARD here: Also, my illustrator, Emily Calimlim, won a diversity scholarship at the SCBWI-Houston conference this year and was named Most Promising Portfolio for 2019. Reader’s Favorite gave YAZZY a coveted top five-star review. ![]() The contest yielded over 2,000 entries from mainstream and independent publishers, which were then narrowed down to some 400 winners and finalists. It was named a finalist in the 2019 Best Book Awards by the American Book Fest in the category of children’s hardcover fiction picture books. My second picture book, Yazzy’s Amazing Yarn, launched in August 2019 and is a playful story about a girl who “yarn bombs” her neighborhood park. YAZZY’S AMAZING YARN is available through my author’s website, at several Houston stores, and on Amazon. ![]()
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